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Vadodara, July 26 (ANI): Three members of a family were killed while another was injured after a dilapidated building collapsed following heavy rains on Saturday in Vadodara. Rescue team managed to save an old woman struck under the debris.Jul 26, 2014

Bangalore, July 26 (ANI): Students of Bishop Cotton Christian Women's College in Bangalore on Saturday protested against the sexual assault of a six-year old girl. The students during the protest demanded justice for the six-year-old who was sexually assaulted within her school's premises. During the protest, the students shouted slogans demanding justice, and strict laws dealing with rape cases. The student of first grade, who was assaulted, is now under treatment in a hospital.Jul 26, 2014

Mumbai, July 26 (ANI): BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said that injustice has been meted out to Indian cricket player Ravindra Jadeja and BCCI will fight it out. He added that BCCI will put forth an appeal before the ICC. Ravindra Jadeja has been charged with 50% of his match fee over spat with England's James Anderson.Jul 26, 2014

A 12-hour truce between Israel and Hamas entered into force Saturday, with emergency workers taking advantage of the lull to uncover 35 bodies from the rubble of Gaza homes, Duration: 00:38Jul 26, 2014

Ludhiana, July 26 (ANI): At the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Indian shooter Malaika Goel clinched a silver medal in the 10m air pistol competition. Speaking about his student’s achievement, Malaika’s coach Gurjeet Singh on Saturday said that she is a dedicated girl. He also added that he is proud of her.Jul 26, 2014

Guwahati, July 26 (ANI): Union Minister for Sports Sarbananda Sonowal congratulated Indian players for bringing medals to the nation in the 2014 Commonwealth games in Glasgow. He congratulated all the players who have won the medals and was looking forward to more medals in the forthcoming events. On Manipur’s exceptional performance in the games, he acknowledged the role of PM Narendra Modi in creating a sporting environment in the northeast region. Earlier today, President Pranab Mukherjee in individual messages congratulated and wished the players further success in the future. So far, India has bagged 3 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 3 Bronze medals.Jul 26, 2014

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Speaking on President Pranab Mukherjee appointing him as the Governor of Haryana, Kaptan Singh Solanki on Saturday said that the government has expressed confidence in him and that he believes he will get success. Solanki has replaced Jagannath Pahadia.Jul 26, 2014

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): The Congress won all the three Assembly seats in Uttarakhand for which by-polls were held. The result coming against a BJP wave across the country took the ruling party's tally to 35 in the 70-member House, just one short of majority. Significantly, the result was also a vindication of the Congress central leadership's faith in chief minister Harish Rawat who was handed over the reins of the state in February. Rawat himself was among the three elected MLAs, winning from Dharchula by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate BD Joshi by 20,000 votes. Uttarakhand Congress President Kishore Upadhyay said that victory in the by-polls is great achievement for the party.Jul 26, 2014

Kolkata, July 26 (ANI): The tutor who beat a 3-year-old kid in Kolkata was sent to police custody till 31st July. Lawyer said that Pooja Singh (Accused) was produced before the Court and her bail was rejected and will be sent to police custody till July 31. Meanwhile, the accused teacher’s lawyer said that putting a CCTV camera in the bedroom while the teacher was teaching the student is a part of conspiracy.Jul 26, 2014

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Opposition party leaders slammed the Modi government over the 5 different CAG reports which highlight severe mismanagement of the state_s financial resources. Manish Tewari of the Congress stated that the BJP has always made a song and dance about CAG reports, and now that the tables have turned, the BJP must apply the same yardstick for itself as well. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi hoped that even though it did not believe Congress_ allegations during the elections, the government would take the CAG report seriously. Atul Anjan of the CPI stated that the report clearly proves that Modi gave undue benefits to Adani and Ambani and conducted irregularities of over 25,000 crore.Jul 26, 2014

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a web portal _My Gov_ as NDA government completed its 60 days. Modi said that the new government has observed that people need to get connected to the government more and more, thus the web portal has been launched to enhance the connection. Modi also said that anyone is welcome to give their suggestions or complaints.Jul 26, 2014

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Abhinav Bindra_s father AS Bindra on Saturday said that he made Indians proud by winning Gold in Air Rifle 10 m in the CWG 2014 in Glasgow. He also added that Abhinav has given a gift to India by winning gold in his last Commonwealth Games.Jul 26, 2014